The association of discharge destination with 30-day rehospitalization rates among older adults receiving lumbar spinal fusion surgery
As defined by Medicare (United States), post-acute rehabilitation services include care provided in inpatient rehabilitation units and facilities, skilled nursing facilities, long-term acute hospitals, and by home health services. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - January 12, 2018 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Chad Cook, Rogelio A. Coronado, Janet Prvu Bettger, James E. Graham Tags: Original article Source Type: research

The development and evaluation of a novel repurposing of a peripheral gaming device for the acquisition of forces applied to a hydraulic treatment plinth
This technical note details the stages taken to create an instrumented hydraulic treatment plinth for the measurement of applied forces in the vertical axis. The modification used a widely available low-cost peripheral gaming device and required only basic construction and computer skills. The instrumented treatment plinth was validated against a laboratory grade force platform across a range of applied masses from 0.5 –15 kg, mock Gr I-IV vertebral mobilisations and a dynamic response test. Intraclass correlation coefficients demonstrated poor reliability (0.46) for low masses of 0.5 kg improving to excellent for la...
Source: Manual Therapy - January 12, 2018 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Darren Cooper, Joe Bevins, Mark Corbett Tags: Technical and measurement report Source Type: research

Using real-time ultrasound imaging as adjunct teaching tools to enhance physical therapist students' ability and confidence to perform traction of the knee joint
Often, physical therapy students struggle with the skill and the confidence to perform manual techniques for musculoskeletal examination. Current teaching methods lack concurrent objective feedback. Real-time ultrasound imaging (RTUI) has the advantage of generating visualization of anatomical structures in real-time in an efficient and safe manner. We hypothesize that the use of RTUI to augment teaching with concurrent objective visual feedback will result in students' improved ability to create a change in joint space when performing a manual knee traction and higher confidence scores. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - January 12, 2018 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Alycia Markowski, Maureen K. Watkins, Todd Burnet, Melissa Ho, Michael Ling Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Effect of physical exercise on musculoskeletal pain in multiple body regions among healthcare workers: Secondary analysis of a cluster randomized controlled trial
While physical exercise is beneficial for back and neck-shoulder pain, only few intervention studies have evaluated effects on pain in multiple body regions. Furthermore, direct measurement of pain threshold can provide additional information to self-reported pain intensity. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - January 12, 2018 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Markus D. Jakobsen, Emil Sundstrup, Mikkel Brandt, Lars L. Andersen Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Clinical classification criteria for nonspecific low back pain: A Delphi-survey of clinical experts
Nonspecific low back pain (NSLBP) is a common problem. Attempts have been made to classify NSLBP patients into homogenous subgroups. Classification systems based on identifying the underlying mechanism(s) driving the disorder are clinically useful to guide specific interventions. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - January 8, 2018 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Vincent Dewitte, Robbie De Pauw, Kayleigh De Meulemeester, Wim Peersman, Lieven Danneels, Katie Bouche, Arne Roets, Barbara Cagnie Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Clear, professional and accurate communication is key to success in all activities
A warm welcome to the first volume of Musculoskeletal Science and Practice for 2018 and all on the Editorial Board wish the journal's readers, authors and reviewers a Happy New Year. We wish you all a successful, inspiring and enjoyable 2018. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - January 5, 2018 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Ann P. Moore, Gwendolen Jull Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Clear, Professional and Accurate Communication is Key to Success in all Activities.
A warm welcome to the first volume of Musculoskeletal Science and Practice for 2018 and all on the Editorial Board wish the journal's readers, authors and reviewers a Happy New Year. We wish you all a successful, inspiring and enjoyable 2018. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - January 5, 2018 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Ann P. Moore, Gwendolen Jull Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Trunk sway response to consecutive slip perturbations between subjects with and without recurrent low back pain
Trunk sway responses following perturbations are critical to develop adequate prevention strategies. It is unclear how postural responses with a handheld task can validly be transferred to treadmill-induced slip perturbations in subjects with recurrent low back pain (LBP). (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - December 16, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Paul S. Sung, Pamela Danial Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Normal values of abdominal muscles thickness in healthy children using ultrasonography
Abdominal muscles are one of the important elements to support the lumbar spine. Evaluation of muscle thickness using ultrasonography (US) is considered to be a source of information from muscles characteristics. The purpose of this study was to demonstrate normal reference data of abdominal muscles thickness and subcutaneous fat in adolescents using US. A random sample of 160 healthy adolescents (80 boys and 80 girls) at the age range of 15 –18 years was recruited. Three abdominal muscles including Transversus Abdominis (TA), Internal Oblique (IO), External Oblique (EO) and subcutaneous fat (SF) were bilaterally measure...
Source: Manual Therapy - December 15, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Nahid Rahmani, Mohammad Ali Mohseni-Bandpei, Mahyar Salavati, Roshanak Vameghi, Iraj Abdollahi Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Concurrent validity and interrater reliability of a new smartphone application to assess 3D active cervical range of motion in patients with neck pain
There is a lack of valid, reliable, and feasible instruments for measuring planar active cervical range of motion (aCROM) and associated 3D coupling motions in patients with neck pain. Smartphones have advanced sensors and appear to be suitable for these measurements. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - December 15, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Martijn S. Stenneberg, Harm Busstra, Michel Eskes, Emiel van Trijffel, Erik Cattrysse, Gwendolijne G.M. Scholten-Peeters, Rob de Bie Tags: Original article Source Type: research

The effects of walking intervention in patients with chronic low back pain: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
The aim of this meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials was to gain insight into the effectiveness of walking intervention on pain, disability, and quality of life in patients with chronic low back pain (LBP) at post intervention and follow ups. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - December 11, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Ekalak Sitthipornvorakul, Thaniya Klinsophon, Rattaporn Sihawong, Prawit Janwantanakul Tags: Review article Source Type: research

Association between lumbopelvic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction in women: A cross sectional study
The prevalence, cost and disability associated with lumbopelvic pain continues to rise despite the range of available therapeutic interventions, indicating a deficiency in current approaches. A literature base highlighting a correlation between lumbopelvic pain and pelvic floor function is developing; however, the features that characterize this correlation have yet to be fully established. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - December 9, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Sin éad Dufour, Brittany Vandyken, Marie-Jose Forget, Carolyn Vandyken Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Exploring the clinical use of ultrasound imaging: A survey of physiotherapists in New Zealand
In New Zealand ultrasound imaging (USI) is being used increasingly by physiotherapists. To fully understand the extent to which physiotherapists in New Zealand are using USI, it is necessary to evaluate not only the context of its clinical use but also the barriers preventing its uptake. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - December 8, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Richard Ellis, Rachael De Jong, Sandra Bassett, Jake Helsby, Maria Stokes, Mindy Cairns Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Physical examination of dizziness in athletes after a concussion: A descriptive study
Dizziness is commonly reported after concussion. With the forces experienced at the time of the injury, several anatomical locations may have been altered, causing dizziness. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - November 25, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Jennifer C. Reneker, Vinay K. Cheruvu, Jingzhen Yang, Mark A. James, Chad E. Cook Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Referral to specialist physiotherapists in the management of whiplash associated disorders: Perspectives of healthcare practitioners
Guidelines for whiplash associated disorders (WAD) recommend early referral to specialists (e.g. specialist physiotherapists) of people who are not recovering. This recommendation is a key component of a proposed clinical pathway of care for WAD. (Source: Manual Therapy)
Source: Manual Therapy - November 21, 2017 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Aila Nica Bandong, Andrew Leaver, Martin Mackey, Michele Sterling, Joan Kelly, Carrie Ritchie, Trudy Rebbeck Tags: Original article Source Type: research